Mercedes A class 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 70 NM less than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 19 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 15 000 | |
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